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Guyana economy
Guyana’s economy grew 19.3% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 3.3% in 2025, and 12.0% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 19.3% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.3% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 12.0% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $27.1 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $32,414 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $80,155 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 13.9% | 2023 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 13.0% | 1998 |
| Population | 836k | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.